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animal rescue Lake District
Bull Ghyll, Honister Pass, Lake District
A sheep stranded on a steep cliff near Bull Ghyll at Honister Pass for three weeks was rescued by Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team volunteers. The team used fixed climbing cables and a metal bridge to reach and safely bring down the animal.
Outcome: sheep successfully rescued
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